The United Arab Emirates is bracing for a period of unsettled weather over the next five days, with forecasts predicting rain, fog, and dusty winds impacting various regions. Conditions are expected to be influenced by surface and upper-air low-pressure systems affecting the area.
Beginning on Saturday, October 17, convective clouds could develop in the eastern parts of the country during the afternoon, potentially bringing rainfall. Temperatures are forecasted to range from 37°C to 42°C in inland areas, 35°C to 40°C along the coast, and 28°C to 33°C in mountainous regions. Skies will likely remain fair to partly cloudy.
Sunday, October 18, could see rainfall in some northern and eastern areas as clouds form in the afternoon. Humidity levels are anticipated to rise overnight, creating conditions favorable for fog or mist in both coastal and inland areas by Monday morning.
The weather pattern is expected to continue into Monday, October 19, with further chances of rain in the eastern and southern regions. Fog or mist may develop in some western areas overnight, extending into Tuesday morning. Wind speeds could reach up to 40 km/h, leading to dusty conditions in exposed areas.
On Tuesday, similar weather is forecasted, with convective clouds potentially bringing further rain to the eastern and southern parts of the UAE. Winds might strengthen to 50 km/h at times, resulting in blowing dust.
By Wednesday, October 21, skies should remain fair to partly cloudy, but another chance of afternoon rainfall exists for eastern and southern areas. Increased humidity overnight could once again result in fog or mist in coastal and inland locations on Thursday morning.
Residents and motorists are advised to remain alert to the potential for reduced visibility due to fog, mist, and blowing dust, particularly during early morning and overnight hours.